Post by wordy on Mar 4, 2010 7:30:03 GMT 10
Malorie's Peak Prompts Spotlight
by greenie, rachy, and theantichris
The Malorie's Peak Prompts come out every second Friday and responses can be any length. Here is a selection of some of the most recent responses:
1. Title: Don't Play With My Heart Strings
Author: Wordy
Rating: G
Prompt: #21 - Games
Summary: Tris makes a decision after a broken heart.
Because: It's poignant and lovely, with imagery that subtly matches the characters.
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2. Title: Rather an Ally Than An Enemy
Author: Opalgirl
Rating: PG
Prompt: #6 - Puzzles
Summary: Jon finds himself confronted with someone he would much rather have as an ally.
Because: Buri's bravery is beautiful, and it's fun to see Jon react to someone who isn't bowled over by him.
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3. Title: Cold Comfort
Author: Rainstormamaya
Rating: PG
Prompt: #16 - Lies
Summary: Dom doesn’t know how to comfort Kel.
Because: Kel/Dom is often fluffy fun, but May captures the darkness inherent in a wartime relationship and creates a finely drawn character study.
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4. Title: Backfire
Author: Verasque
Rating: G
Prompt: #16 - Lies
Summary: Beka's attempt to protect her sister backfires.
Because: It's a painful and insightful look at Cooper family dynamics.
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5. Title: Can’t Take It Back
Author: Aurorax
Rating: PG
Prompt: #15 – Disguise
Summary: Merric shows a jealous streak.
Because: It’s a fascinating and poignant look at Merric’s inner thoughts.
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6. Title: One Long Wait
Author: kiz
Rating: G
Prompt: #20 – Faith
Summary: Irnai waits for Kel.
Because: It fits the prompt perfectly, and conveys a wide range of emotions in so few words.
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7. Title: Globe
Author: Verasque
Rating: G
Prompt: #20 Faith
Words: 100
Summary: Mortals are not the only ones that fight rampant on the battlefield of the Scanran War.
Because: It’s a fascinating insight into how Alanna is seen.
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8. Title: Premonition
Author: Wordy
Rating: G
Prompt: #21 Games
Summary: Little! Thom and Alanna.
Because: Thom and Alanna as children playing games are adorable, and Alanna’s thoughts on how she should act are just perfect.
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